Aviation

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On a Steel Horse I Ride
by Darrel D. Whitcomb - AU Press , 2012Born of necessity in the war in Southeast Asia to fly search and rescue and special operations missions, the USAF fleet of 52 HH-53s and 20 CH-53s were modified with state-of-the-art precision navigation capability and redesignated as MH-53J/Ms.(5114 views)

Air Navigation for Flight Officers
by Albert Edward Dixie - Gieves publishing company , 1917This work (first published in 1917) has been undertaken in the hope that it may prove of assistance to officers in the Royal Naval Air Service, as it condenses into a small compass all the subjects in navigation they are required to know.(8787 views)

Zeppelin: The Story of a Great Achievement
by Harry Vissering , 1922This book recounts the life and work of Count Zeppelin. In addition to descriptive text, the book includes nearly 100 rare photographs and line drawings detailing the history, construction and operation of these remarkable craft.(7614 views)

Plane Sense: General Aviation Information
- Federal Aviation Administration , 2008This handbook is a valuable reference tool for reviewing the nuts and bolts of general aviation, outlining the rules, regulations, and practical aspects of owning and operating a private aircraft. Quick reference tools are also included.(7819 views)

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
- Federal Aviation Administration , 2008This resource includes basic knowledge that is essential for all pilots, from beginning students to those pursuing advanced pilot certificates. This updated guide covers a wide array of fundamental subjects, including principles of flight.(16276 views)

Aviation Instructor's Handbook
- Federal Aviation Administration , 2008A reference tool to the information necessary for operating as an authorized flight instructor, this book was designed for ground, flight, and aviation maintenance instructors to provide information on learning and teaching aeronautical knowledge.(7394 views)

Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook
- Federal Aviation Administration , 2008The Handbook introduces the basic pilot skills that are essential for piloting WSC aircraft. It introduces the knowledge that is needed in pilot training. This handbook is for student pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced certificates.(6822 views)

Balloon Flying Handbook
- Federal Aviation Administration , 2008This Balloon Flying Handbook introduces the basic pilot knowledge and skills that are essential for piloting balloons. It introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training.(4249 views)

Amateur-Built Aircraft and Ultralight Flight Testing Handbook
- US Government Printing Office , 1995The purpose of this advisory circular is to make amateur-built/ultralight aircraft pilots aware that test flying an aircraft is a critical undertaking, which should be approached with thorough planning, skill, and common sense.(11912 views)

A History of Aeronautics
by E. Charles Vivian - Project Gutenberg , 1997Evelyn Charles Vivian (1882 - 1947) gives a detailed account of the history of aeronautics through 1920. Famous fliers are discussed and the evolution of the aeroplane is covered. The advancements in engine design are also included.(8830 views)

Quest for Performance: The Evolution of Modern Aircraft
by Laurence K. Loftin, Jr. - United States Government Printing , 1985This volume traces the technical development of the airplane from a curiosity at the beginning of World War I to the highly useful machine of today. Included are significant aircraft that incorporated important technical innovations.(12003 views)

The First Flight Across The Atlantic
by Ted Wilbur - NC-4 50th Anniversary Committee , 1969Early in 1919, a young Naval Aviator predicted that trans-oceanic flight was 'a perfectly safe and sane commercial proposition, not a gigantic gamble.' The U.S.Navy NC-4 proved how right he was with the first flight across the Atlantic.(7313 views)

The story of the aeroplane
by Claude Grahame-White - Small, Maynard and Co , 1911The book on the early history of aeroplane, written by Claude Grahame-White, the pioneer of flight. It covers the beginning development in Europe, the first historic flight, development of the aeroplane engine, first fatal accidents, and more.(8843 views)